OHS Panther Tracks
Weekly Newsletter for Orange High School Families
WEEK OF MAY 16 - 20
Upcoming Dates/Events
Tuesday, May 17 - Students of Excellence Award Ceremony for Minority Achievers Program and Equal Opportunity School's Focus Group (9:30 am in OHS Learning Commons)
Thursday, May 19 - FFA Banquet & Awards (5:30 pm dinner in OHS Cafeteria; 7:00 pm awards in Auditorium)
May 9 - July 1 - Summer School Registration open for students
June 3 - June 9 - NC Spring End-of-Course Exams
June 10 - Graduation
Teen Mental Health Summit T-Shirt Contest
As part of May Mental Health Awareness Month all middle and high schools can plan to start the recruitment of their student teams for next school year. OCS will be expanding Student Mental Health Teams into all of our middle schools. High schools in OCS started this initiative last school year. Student Mental Health Teams are a team of students who provide a student-led approach to addressing the mental health needs of students in your school. Additional materials to support the development and recruitment of your Student Mental Health Team will be shared with your school contact. Recruit now so you are ready to go at the start of the new school year! Read here for more information: https://sites.google.com/chccs.k12.nc.us/mental-health-chs/teen-mental-health-summit
All submissions due May 20th. Submission Link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedLNkS8S3HGpVUaitG57bBgSB1CosabipiIogUbOjMi2dtxg/viewform
Laptop & Equipment Collection
As we near the end of the 2021-22 school year, below are a few notices about OHS student Chromebooks, chargers, and other technology devices.
- All students assigned a Chromebook are required to turn them into the media specialist, Ms. Laura Carroll, prior to June 09th, 2022.
- Students taking CTE or End-of-Course exams will return their Chromebooks immediately following their last exam. Please make sure that your student brings all outstanding OHS materials to school with them during exams. If your student is not taking exams, they will need to return all items to the library by Tuesday, May 31st, 2022.
- Along with turning in the Chromebook, students must also turn in the charger for their Chromebook and all other barcoded Orange County Schools materials. Students have received a letter listing all outstanding items.
- Both the librarian and the IT Department will be scanning the Chromebooks for damage and noting any issues.
Prior to May 31st, 2022, please take a look at your child's Chromebook and note any damage for your own reference.
Below is a list of the costs for lost items that will need to be replaced:
Charger - $38.00
Chromebook - $380.00
Hotspot - $150.00
If devices are not returned before June, 9th 2022, the device will be presumed lost and a replacement fee will be added to the student’s account. Devices will be deactivated over the summer. Students will not be able to use devices over the summer.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
Finish Strong!
Our goal at Orange High School is to have every student graduate with their class, successfully completing at least 28 required credits. Failing individual courses can put the graduation timeline at risk.
The fourth nine weeks includes a final exam which will count as 20% of the final course grade. Taking advantage of all the opportunities available will give your child an excellent chance to recover his/her grade. We ask you to encourage her/him to stay focused these last weeks of school. In an effort to improve their final grade and receive credit for the course, it is important for them to complete assignments on time, and to study and participate in SMART Lunch tutorials and final exam review sessions.
If you have questions regarding your child’s course progress, please contact the teachers by email or phone call. Student progress is updated in the Powerschool Parent Portal, and we encourage you to use this platform to stay updated on your child’s progress.
Spring 2022 Exam Schedule
Teacher-made Exams
Wednesday, June 1 - students can expect exams in 1st and 3rd blocks
Thursday, June 2 - students can expect exams in 2nd and 4th blocks
Students and staff are following a regular, 4 block bell schedule on these days
State-mandated Exams
Friday, June 3 - English II, Math 1, and Math 3 End-of-Course Exams only (9:00 - 1:00 pm)
Lunch served from approx. 1:05-1:35
Students must have a signed note from a guardian to leave after lunch and may only be dismissed when the school testing session has ended. Students who do not have an EOC scheduled will report to the cafeteria for supervised study hall.
Monday, June 6 - Biology & CTE Exams
9:00 - 12:00 pm - 1st block Biology and CTE classes (and some EOC make-ups)
12:05 - 12:35 pm LUNCH
12:40 - 4:15 pm - 2nd block Biology and CTE classes
Students in attendance without exams will report to the cafeteria for supervised study hall.
Tuesday, June 7 - Biology & CTE Exams
9:00 - 12:00 pm - 1st block Biology and CTE classes (and some EOC make-ups)
12:05 - 12:35 pm LUNCH
12:40 - 4:15 pm - 2nd block Biology and CTE classes
Students in attendance without exams will report to the cafeteria for supervised study hall.
Wednesday, June 8 & Thursday, June 9 - Make-up Exams
Students in attendance without exams will report to the cafeteria for supervised study hall.
OHS Summer School 2022
Summer school is open to students grades 9 - 12. There are 2 sessions being offered: June 13-30 and July 11-28. Sessions are Monday - Thursday from 9:30 - 12:30 pm. Bus transportation is provided if indicated on the registration form.
Registration is open from May 9 - July 1
Courses being offered:
- English I, II, III, IV
- American History
- American History I, II
- World History
- Civics
- Earth/Environmental Science
- Physical Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Math I, II, III
If you have any questions, please contact crystal.medlin@orange.k12.nc.us or tenisha.williamson@orange.k12.nc.us
Seniors at OHS
Translation & Interpretation Camp at Durham Tech
Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors,
Have you ever considered a career in the field of translation and interpretation? If this sounds interesting to you, sign up for this Durham Tech summer camp!
This is a one day in person event on July 13th from 11am - 5pm and it is FREE.
Check out the flyer below for more information or register now by clicking here. The deadline to register is July 1st. The camp is limited to 20 students so sign up now if this is something you would like to attend. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Butner or email interpreting@durhamtech.edu.
NCCU Pack the Nest Event
Come to NCCU on June 14th - 15th to learn more about the teaching profession and decide if it's the right fit for you. Check out the attached flyer for more information. Click here to register for the event. Questions? Email Freda Hicks at fhicks1@nccu.edu.
Couch Oil Cares Scholarship (Deadline May 27)
In partnership with the Durham Bulls, Couch Oil Company of Durham is pleased to offer the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship available to individuals who have been accepted into either a four-year or community college and reside in a 16-county area surrounding the Triangle. $1,000 will be awarded to six (6) individuals across a 16-county area who plan to attend a four-year or community college (first-year students only).
Eligibility:
- Residents of Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, and Wilson counties
- Been accepted to and registered as first-year college students for the 2022-2023 school year (four-year or community college)
- No more than twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of the scholarship presentation.
Required Documents:
To be eligible for the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship, an applicant must submit the following to the Selection Committee by Friday, May 27, 2022.
- An application for the scholarship (including 2 essay questions, see attached application)
- A resume of significant honors, achievements, and extracurricular activities in grades 9-12, including leadership experience
- One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor/advisor
- Other supporting documents or letters that may enhance the application
- An official high school transcript for grades 9-12
- A letter of acceptance from the student’s intended college/community college
Application can be accessed here: http://couchoilcares.org/scholarship/
Please read the application in its entirety for more details and be sure to pay close attention to the essay questions.
Completed applications (and supporting documents) must be submitted online, emailed, or postmarked no later than Friday, May 27, 2022.
Applications should be sent via EMAIL: scholarship@couchoilcompany.com OR MAILED to: Couch Oil Cares Scholarship Attn: Janice Couch Thompson Box 1417 Hillsborough, NC 27278.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity - Balanced Man Scholarship
The scholarships vary per school but range in award from $250 - $3,000.
This scholarship is only available at select schools so use this link to see if the school you are attending is on the list and to apply.
The application deadline for this scholarship is June 1st so be sure to start your application early! Feel free to reach out to Ms. Butner if you have any questions.
NCHSAA Regional Lacrosse Game @ OHS on Tuesday, May 17
Tickets for the NCHSAA Regional Lacrosse game can be purchased on Go Fan. https://gofan.co/app/school/NC1790. Playoff tickets are $7.
OHS Athletics for the Week:
Here is the schedule for this week's athletic events:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a_Atg3GEiyijZKHL2uhYxKoQ5JG_uCG6/view?usp=sharing
Please review dates, locations, and times for accuracy, especially with the numerous schedule changes.
Tickets can be purchased on Go Fan. https://gofan.co/app/school/NC1790
Orange High School home baseball, lacrosse, soccer and softball games can be live streamed at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/orange-high-school-hillsborough-nc.
Opportunities to get Athletic Physicals
Both Duke and EmergeOrtho will be offering their annual physical nights in May. Cost is $10 and insurance is not needed nor will it be filed. By getting a physical at one of these two options, your child's physical will be valid for the entirety of the 2022-2023 school year. Please see below for the specific information for each event.
Duke
Tuesday, May 17th
6:30-8:00pm
Duke Sports Science Institute (3475 Erwin Rd. Durham, NC 27710)
$10 cash only. Insurance is not required and will not be filed.
Please note that this year the athletes will need to come with a parent or legal guardian. That is the policy for Duke Clinics and we have to abide by that policy (assuming the athlete is a minor).
EmergeOrtho
Wednesday, May 25th
6:00-8:00pm
Chapel Hill ·100 Perkins Drive (pending current maintenance repair)
Durham · 120 William Penn Plaza
Roxboro ·799 Doctors Court
$10 cash or check only. Insurance is not required and will not be filed.
Student-athletes must have the medical history portion of the physical form, signed and dated by a parent/guardian. As always, ALL proceeds are donated back to the schools!
*Please note that this will be first come, first serve and that availability may be limited.
2021-22 NCHSAA Sports Calendar
OHS Athletics Webpage:
PURCHASING HOME TICKETS:
Other OHS Newsletters
Guidance Counselor's Grade 9 Newsletter:
Guidance Counselor's Grades 10 - 11 Newsletter:
Ms. Butner's Scholarship Newsletter:
Ms. Butner's Senior Newsletter:
Ms. Butner's OHS College Advising Webpage:
https://ohscollegeadvising.wixsite.com/orange2college
Mr. Montgomery's Career Center Newsletter: